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Actionable insights on building wealth from the top experts in money & the markets
Hosted by Adam Taggart
Hosted by Adam Taggart
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Feb 25, 2024 • 1h 34min
Unaffordable Housing Market Still Due To Correct By 30-40% | Nick Gerli
Exploring the unaffordable housing market in the US with rising prices and mortgage rates. Housing analyst Nick Gerli discusses the future of home prices in 2024. Insightful analysis of regional disparities in the housing market correction and the impact of employment trends on housing. Personal experiences of self-investment and financial decisions for personal growth are shared.

Feb 24, 2024 • 1h 46min
Is The Ongoing Meltup A Gift? Or A Danger? | Lance Roberts & Adam Taggart
Stock markets hit record highs with FOMO frenzy. Valuation metrics stretched to extremes. Portfolio manager Lance Roberts shares trading strategies. Economic implications of potential Biden reelection. Navigating technological displacement in the job market. Analysis of recent trades in NVIDIA, AMD, and more for maximizing gains.

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 21min
How To Invest For Income | Steven Bavaria
Learn how to invest for income with Steven Bavaria as he shares his framework for constructing a lower-risk portfolio of income-generating assets including high dividend stocks, senior bonds, and closed-end funds. Explore the benefits of focusing on cash flow, maximizing returns through strategic investments, and navigating market volatility. Discover reliable income strategies that contrast stock market excitement with stable fixed income investments.

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Feb 20, 2024 • 1h 7min
'Vast Majority' Of Investors Unprepared For Coming Higher Levels Of Inflation & Risk | Bob Elliott
Former Investment Committee member at Bridgewater Associates, Bob Elliott, discusses the impact of peak globalization on economies and asset prices, emphasizing potential shifts towards less globalization and reshoring post-COVID. The podcast explores the implications of policy changes, demographic shifts, and the benefits of onshoring production. Elliott also shares insights on non-monetary investments and highlights the health benefits of walking.

Feb 18, 2024 • 1h 38min
The Debt Ponzi, Not Inflation, Is The True Threat | Michael Lebowitz
Debating the rising inflation, potential debt Ponzi threat, and comparisons to the 1970s. Insights from Michael Lebowitz on market risks, government stimulus impact, and looming uncertainties. Exploring shelter prices vs. CPI, historical events, COVID-19 influence, and challenges of sustained fiscal stimulus. Market concerns, volatility forecast, financial advisors' advice on economic cycles, risk management, and long-term financial planning.

Feb 17, 2024 • 1h 30min
Odds Of Market Correction Rising As Retail 'Dumb Money' Piles In | Lance Roberts & Adam Taggart
Market correction looming as retail investors flood in, S&P hits 5,000. Lance Roberts predicts pullback, warns of potential 100 point rise. Worrisome price divergences seen, animal spirits in control. Trades shared for the week, late-stage market signs evident.

Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 34min
Demographic Time Bomb: US Population On Track To Start Shrinking By 2035 | Chris Hamilton
Chris Hamilton, publisher of Econimica, talks about the significant impact of demographic trends on various aspects including energy consumption, finance, economy, and housing. He highlights the worrying prediction that the US population is set to start shrinking by 2035 for the first time ever. The podcast explores the consequences of this trend on labor force participation, national debt, housing affordability, and the need for a debate on serving long-term interests versus free markets. It also discusses the importance of data analysis and learning from international perspectives to address these challenges.

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Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 18min
Passive Capital Flows Are Starting To Reverse - This Will Change Everything | Michael Green
Financial expert Michael Green joins to discuss the impact of government intervention on the economy and stock market. Topics include unsustainable economic activity, government debt, effects of government job surge, economic challenges in China, incentives for addressing societal issues, concerns about credit and potential credit event, government intervention on unemployment rates, manipulation of data by bureau of labor statistics, and sustainability of the current financial system.

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Feb 11, 2024 • 1h 32min
Grant Williams: The Economy Is At "A Dangerous Point" Where Reality Is Much Worse Than Headlines Suggest
Macro analyst and interviewer extraordinaire, Grant Williams, discusses the disconnect between economic data and market behavior, the polarizing US presidential election, exploring the rise of the Nazi party in Germany, the lack of learning from historical mistakes, the current economic situation using a custard analogy, the changing direction of the global economy away from the US dollar, the importance of listening to stories and cherishing time, and the unreal nature of the financial markets.

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Feb 10, 2024 • 1h 58min
Now That S&P 5,000 Has Been Hit, Is It Time To Lock In Gains? | Lance Roberts & Adam Taggart
Portfolio manager Lance Roberts shares his strategy for selling off positions in an overbought market. They discuss unaffordable housing, retirees' warning, the US' fiscal path, and job-seeking strategies. The importance of diversifying information sources and gaining job experience is highlighted. Strategies for reducing portfolio risk and preparing for a market correction are also discussed.